Job summary

A vacancy for a paediatric Speech and Language Therapist assistant practitioner has arisen at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy Team who can offer support if you have an existing interest and experience in speech and language therapy. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our team is based in Barking and Dagenham and is part of the Integrated Paediatric Therapy Department which includes Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists amongst other key professionals.The successful candidate will work under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists to support the implementation of therapy programmes. This will include carrying out supervised direct and indirect therapy with children presenting with speech, language and communication disorders and helping with projects to further develop our service. You will work with pre-school and school aged children in clinic in a range of settings either face to face or though video sessions.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across Barking and Dagenham To assist the Speech and Language Therapists in providing a high standard of service through the implementation of therapy programmes and interventions To prepare the therapy environment, including the making and preparation of therapy materials and activities, ensuring equipment is available and in good condition. To carry out administrative tasks as requested by the supervising therapists including arranging appointments and maintaining the electronic patient records. To work closely with clients, carers, families and professionals to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice both across settings To provide mentoring of colleagues and peer support To contribute to both multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision To attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of an assistant Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of a successful candidate you will have a minimum of 3 years experience working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties as well as experience in running 1:1 and group therapy sessions. You will also be required to provide mentoring of other assistant speech and language therapists and peer support.

About us

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

We offer:

A well-developed supervision and appraisal structure (including monthly supervision with a named therapist and annual appraisals) A team of friendly, supportive colleagues with a range of specialist knowledge Access to a base with opportunities for frequent contact with other therapists Termly speech and language team meetings to discuss current matters and keep up-to-date with changes in the services Access to internal training and continuing professional development Flexible working hours and arrangementsUse of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

Qualification relevant to working with pre school and/or school age children at or equivalent to NVQ level 3 or BTEC with children Demonstrates effective communication skills In-service training, short courses and work experience Appropriate level of literacy and numeracy - demonstrated in written application

Desirable

Experience of carrying out speech and language programmes Ability to prioritise own workload Experience of safeguarding children/practice related to safeguarding children

Safeguarding

Essential

Experience of safeguarding children/practice related to safeguarding children

Communication

Essential

Able to communicate factual information to clients, carers families and multidisciplinary team members / other professionals, in written and verbal form

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification relevant to working with pre school and/or school age children at or equivalent to NVQ level 3 or BTEC In-service training, short courses and work experience

Desirable

Experience of working under the supervision of and in partnership with others

Skills

Essential

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